Fashion Career Expert: Maria Pesin

I Am Loving The New Fashion Trends!

One of the most exciting new trends is minimalism.  After many seasons of more is more from beading to embroidery, crystals, and ruffles fashion is returning to a cleaner more sophisticated look.  Minimalism is all about proportion, the more understated colors (even red used as a neutral with grey or camel), and quality pieces.  You can still mix in inexpensive pieces but you should invest in a few good pieces that will make the look.  Look for a great blazer or a well cut pant.  Cashmere sweaters are perfect for the look.

 

(reproduced from Instyle.com)

Another terrific trend is the 50's influence.  I think we can thank the show Mad Men for that.  I love polish that the look brings.  It is very elegant and put together.  Look for kitten heel pumps, a full skirt, or a great sheath dress to implement the look for yourself.

  What is great about these looks is they are perfect for dressing for work in the fashion industry.  It elevates your game by creating a look that screams success. 

Don't Be A Victim! Part 1

I can give you the single most impactful idea that you will ever learn.  You are responsible for everything that happens in your life!!  Now this is so important that I am going to repeat it.  YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS IN YOUR LIFE!!!!  Get this because it can totally turn your life around.  It means you can't blame your parents for how they raised you, or your boss for how he treats you, or the bus driver for not waiting for you which caused you to miss a meeting which prevented you from getting the account which prevented you from earning more money which caused you to fall behind on your rent, blah, blah, blah.  If you decide right here right now that you will take responsibility for your life I will show you that doing so will make your life far more successful, happy, and satisfying.

Stay tuned for part 2

A Life That Self Destructs

Michael Jackson has been the focus of the weekend. Everywhere I look there are articles and news reports.

Even the BET awards changed their show to a tribute to Michael. This morning on the radio there was a news report in a paper in Great Britain about Michael. This article spoke about results from the autopsy.

It seems Mr. Jackson weighted only 112 lbs when he died. There were prescription painkillers in his stomach but no food. His bones were riddled with punctures from needles. Here was a life with such potential and yet Michael joined the ranks of celebrities who’s lives were lived with pain and ended in such sorrow. People like Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland.

It is sad to see someone who had everything ruin his life in this way. I can only imagine the mental illness that could cause this. But then there are some like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt who take all the over the top life they were given and do good things with it. I think looking outside of yourself and seeing how you can make a difference in the world is an important way to live your life. Not just buying toys and more toys until nothing makes you happy. Everyone has some pain in their lives. You can either mire yourself in it or see beyond it to how you can help impact the world.. Maybe if Michael changed his focus he would have found joy. One can only wonder